S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary

Summary:

S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary is an elementary school located in Von Ormy, Texas, serving 583 students in grades PK-4 and part of the Somerset Independent School District.

This school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly for its Hispanic and economically disadvantaged student populations. Over the past 10 years, the school has improved its statewide ranking from the bottom 20% to the top 25% of Texas elementary schools, and its SchoolDigger rating has increased from 1 to 4 stars out of 5. The school performs exceptionally well for English Language Learners, ranking in the top 5% of Texas elementary schools, and for Hispanic and low socioeconomic status students, ranking in the top 10%. Its STAAR test scores, especially in reading and math, are generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly for 4th grade students.

Compared to other nearby schools in the Southside Independent School District, Southwest Independent School District, and South San Antonio Independent School District, S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary outperforms them on STAAR test scores, especially in reading and math. Additionally, the school's students perform significantly better than the district and state averages on the Spanish versions of the STAAR reading and math assessments, indicating a strong bilingual education program.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 4135 Smith Rd
       Von Ormy, TX  78073


(210) 750-8963

District: Somerset Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1132nd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,683 Help


Students who attend S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Savannah Heights Intermediate
    Somerset J H
High:    Somerset High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  649

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.1%
White:
6.9%
Two or more races:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.9% Help


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Compare Details S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary ranks better than 75.8% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.85. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (91.1%), White (6.9%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Somerset Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary is 16.4, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Somerset Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary is $11,683, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Somerset Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary 1132nd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Somerset Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Somerset Independent School District (Isd) 201st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary

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Rank History for all students at S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 16.95 3237th 3465 6.6%
2005 14.77 3296th 3475 5.2%
2006 6.96 3415th 3476 1.8%
2007 19.68 3400th 3724 8.7%
2008 65.21 1342nd 3768 64.4%
2009 58.81 1776th 3884 54.3%
2010 62.46 1624th 3937 58.8%
2011 54.67 2155th 4095 47.4%
2012 38.25 2987th 4206 29.0%
2013 16.07 3939th 4221 6.7%
2014 29.81 3414th 4260 19.9%
2015 22.97 3656th 4320 15.4%
2016 13.01 4006th 4286 6.5%
2017 24.62 3504th 4329 19.1%
2018 22.14 3687th 4359 15.4%
2019 37.10 2871st 4479 35.9%
2021 58.95 1567th 4578 65.8%
2022 64.14 1418th 4581 69.0%
2023 71.89 1084th 4647 76.7%
2024 69.85 1132nd 4675 75.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.17 1053rd 3226 67.4%
2019 69.46 658th 3333 80.3%
2021 77.77 399th 3446 88.4%
2022 90.17 130th 3487 96.3%
2023 86.89 204th 3556 94.3%
2024 95.66 88th 3638 97.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.87 1959th 3558 44.9%
2019 45.35 1699th 3684 53.9%
2021 43.46 1791st 3799 52.9%
2022 47.43 1739th 3952 56.0%
2023 67.40 785th 4086 80.8%
2024 72.96 680th 4261 84.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.32 3767th 4264 11.7%
2019 42.55 2600th 4309 39.7%
2021 67.04 1015th 4451 77.2%
2022 75.63 630th 4477 85.9%
2023 80.59 435th 4521 90.4%
2024 84.75 310th 4560 93.2%
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Rank History for Female students at S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.98 3552nd 4306 17.5%
2019 36.36 2930th 4348 32.6%
2021 56.95 1645th 4499 63.4%
2022 59.76 1571st 4561 65.6%
2023 76.29 840th 4588 81.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.96 3619th 4240 14.6%
2019 46.90 2201st 4295 48.8%
2021 54.95 1505th 4331 65.3%
2022 73.55 674th 4461 84.9%
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Rank History for Male students at S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.73 3679th 4319 14.8%
2019 38.81 2741st 4357 37.1%
2021 60.57 1464th 4498 67.5%
2022 67.22 1230th 4563 73.0%
2023 64.81 1361st 4585 70.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.82 3477th 4168 16.6%
2019 41.41 2537th 4188 39.4%
2021 66.43 1040th 4329 76.0%
2022 70.07 923rd 4376 78.9%
2023 77.07 640th 4401 85.5%
2024 78.32 600th 4431 86.5%
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Rank History for White students at S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.64 2537th 3127 18.9%
2019 39.75 2058th 3142 34.5%
2024 69.51 777th 3078 74.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Open Quote barrera is a great school with great teachers the ranked high on their test scores, One if not the best school in the Somerset ISD Close Quote



Enrollment information for S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 99 23 0 509 0 n/a n/a 0 631
2003 99 23 0 509 0 n/a n/a 0 631
2004 85 29 0 569 0 n/a n/a 0 683
2005 106 24 4 573 1 n/a n/a 0 708
2006 95 12 4 596 1 n/a n/a 0 708
2007 88 13 2 624 1 n/a n/a 0 728
2008 75 16 1 550 1 n/a n/a 0 643
2009 69 10 1 522 1 n/a n/a 0 603
2010 65 9 1 513 1 n/a n/a 0 589
2011 54 7 1 570 0 1 3 0 636
2012 54 6 2 569 0 1 5 0 637
2013 66 4 2 571 0 1 1 0 645
2014 65 7 1 562 1 3 4 0 643
2015 85 5 0 570 1 3 7 0 671
2016 58 2 0 576 2 1 3 0 642
2017 50 4 1 580 0 1 4 0 640
2018 44 2 2 577 0 1 4 0 630
2019 48 1 2 542 0 1 5 0 599
2020 42 0 1 550 0 1 3 0 597
2021 30 0 0 472 0 0 4 0 506
2022 29 4 1 495 0 0 5 0 534
2023 38 2 1 533 2 1 6 0 583
2024 45 2 1 591 2 1 7 0 649

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 631 41.1 15.4 89.9
2003 631 41.1 15.4 89.9
2004 683 43.4 15.7 83.7
2005 708 44.9 15.8 86.7
2006 708 45.4 15.6 87.1
2007 728 43.6 16.7 87.4
2008 643 44.0 14.6 84
2009 603 38.4 15.7 84.1
2010 589 39.1 15.0 85.6
2011 636 39.0 16.2 86
2012 637 40.5 15.7 83.8
2013 645 35.8 17.9 83.6
2014 643 42.6 15.0 82.9
2015 671 41.0 16.3 84.5
2016 642 42.0 15.2 82.2
2017 640 42.4 15.0 83.3
2018 630 42.0 14.9 81.4
2019 599 42.0 14.2 86.8
2020 597 42.2 14.1 87.6
2021 506 38.7 13.0 91.7
2022 534 36.3 14.6 90.8
2023 583 36.8 15.8 88.9
2024 649 39.4 16.4 84.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 631 41.1 15.4 89.9
2003 631 41.1 15.4 89.9
2004 683 43.4 15.7 83.7
2005 708 44.9 15.8 86.7
2006 708 45.4 15.6 87.1
2007 728 43.6 16.7 87.4
2008 643 44.0 14.6 84
2009 603 38.4 15.7 84.1
2010 589 39.1 15.0 85.6
2011 636 39.0 16.2 86
2012 637 40.5 15.7 83.8
2013 645 35.8 17.9 83.6
2014 643 42.6 15.0 82.9
2015 671 41.0 16.3 84.5
2016 642 42.0 15.2 82.2
2017 640 42.4 15.0 83.3
2018 630 42.0 14.9 81.4
2019 599 42.0 14.2 86.8
2020 597 42.2 14.1 87.6
2021 506 38.7 13.0 91.7
2022 534 36.3 14.6 90.8
2023 583 36.8 15.8 88.9
2024 649 39.4 16.4 84.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,420 (14.2%) $8,600 (85.8%) $10,020
2020 $1,883 (18.5%) $8,312 (81.5%) $10,195
2021 $1,950 (16.7%) $9,733 (83.3%) $11,683

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2871st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1084th of 4647 Elementary schools
 40.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary)3847
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Somerset Independent School District (Isd))4050
 10%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary)4257
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Somerset Independent School District (Isd))5250
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary)4133
 8%
   3rd Grade Reading (Somerset Independent School District (Isd))4726
 21%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary)3356
 23%
   4th Grade Reading (Somerset Independent School District (Isd))3860
 22%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary)4264
 22%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Somerset Independent School District (Isd))6170
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary)1358
 45%
   4th Grade Reading (Somerset Independent School District (Isd))1930
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students599583
 2.7%
African American12
 100%
American Indian02
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic542533
 1.7%
Pacific Islander11
White4838
 20.8%
Two or More Races56
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.8%88.9%
 2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 649 students attended S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary.

S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary ranks 1132nd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Savannah Heights Intermediate
Middle : Somerset J H
High : Somerset High School

Students at S/Sgt Michael P Barrera Veterans Elementary are 91% Hispanic, 7% White, 1% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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